Two outstanding contributors to the Bruce Stampede Association’s annual rodeo were given a special recognition at a ceremony in Camrose on Thursday, Feb. 8.
Robbie Chomik and Doug Wenstob have worked on behalf of the 110-year old Bruce Stampede for many years, and Camrose MLA Jackie Lovely made a presentation to them with the help of another volunteer who knows them well, Shaun Morton.
“I’m happy to be here with Jackie to recognize these two gentlemen for their countless hours of volunteer time and their persistent dedication to carrying on over 100 years of western tradition at the Bruce Rodeo,” says Morton at the presentation.
The Bruce Stampede is known as “the biggest little rodeo in Canada,” and is one of the longest running events in the province.
“Events like these take a lot of work and pre-planning,” says Morton.
And the last 20 years have seen Chomik at the helm as President of the Bruce Stampede organization.
Morton says Chomik was one of the youngest people running a professional rodeo at the time he accepted the role two decades ago.
He marks his 20th anniversary as president this year.
Morton encouraged anyone who has not attended the Bruce Stampede to come out this July for a three-day extravaganza including, along with the professional rodeo, pancake breakfasts and steak suppers, a giant parade, horseshoe tournament, mule races and a lot of fun with an local amateur rodeo.
The Bruce Stampede was established in 1914, and is touted as Canada’s oldest one-day pro rodeo. This year the CPRA pro-rodeo events and other Stampede activities will take place from July 26-28 at the Bruce Stampede Grounds and in the picturesque Hamlet of Bruce right across the highway from the grounds.
Patricia Harcourt
Editor
